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American Carnage

Mark McLay

Explaining Election 2024 through an entertaining and objective history of US polarization

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The Democrats are Lucky America is so Polarized

Apologies for my recent radio silence. The day job has been too busy to allow much time for writing. Things should ease off after December, allowing for more regular posting.

Trump supporters celebrate his victory. Credit: New York Times...

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The Battle for the Non-Polarized Voter

At 4 a.m. this morning, my one-year-old son awoke with a none-too-subtle demand for a bottle of milk.

Ten minutes later, as I lay my head back on the pillow, hoping to return to the Land of Nod, some far-off—and annoying—recess of my brain...

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The Democrats' Nightmare Scenario

I’ll be back with Part 2 on Racial Identity politics soon, but I wanted to jump in with a short topical post that relates to this year’s election. This one’s a bit more opinionated than my usual offering as it’s been a bug-bear of mine for...

2 years ago
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She Isn't Black? White Dudes for Harris?

Donald Trump at National Association of Black Journalists’ Conference, August 2024, Image Credit - Yahoo News

When Kamala Harris stepped in as the Democratic Party’s nominee for President, replacing Joe Biden, the 2024 election season erup...

2 years ago
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Can a Woman Be Elected President?

So much for politics taking a break over the summer.

Events across the pond rudely intruded on a time of year when I like to power down, lose myself in cheap crime thriller books, and forget about the day job.

American Carnage is a reade...

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